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Relating to Natural Hair Braiding.

It became law on Jun 4, 2026.

HI SB 2876 · Senate Bill · 2026

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
6
Latest action
Jun 4, 2026

What it does

Beginning 1/1/2028, requires natural hair braiders to be registered, rather than licensed, under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. By 11/1/2026, requires the Board to adopt rules prescribing the approved courses or programs that cover sanitation, health, and safety practices required for natural hair braiding registration. (CD1)

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jun 4, 2026

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